auctioning
- present participle of auction.
Example Sentences
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Germany will be the only scheduled bond issuer, launching a new October 2031-dated federal note, or Bobl, on Tuesday and auctioning May 2041- and May 2047-dated bunds on Wednesday.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
While they’ll be auctioning off five of the photos, they’re planning to keep two.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 29, 2026
These sessions are part of free Living Well activities at the Pembury hospice, which plans to mark 10 years since the programme started by auctioning a piece of art made by participants.
From BBC ● Mar. 28, 2026
At his Mar‑a‑Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, President Donald Trump rang in the New Year by auctioning off a live‑painted portrait of Jesus Christ that fetched $2.75 million, according to multiple reports.
From Salon ● Jan. 4, 2026
I earned a decent amount of money each month by selling commercial time on my POV channel and by auctioning off any unneeded magic items, armor, or weapons I acquired during my travels.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
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